The World Cossack Combat Championship was held in Dornbirn, Austria. Artem Stakhovskyi, a fourth-year cadet of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs (KhNUIA), represented Ukraine as part of the WCFF national team. Competing in the Lightcontact discipline in the up to 65 kg weight category, Artem secured 5th place among 10 athletes.

In his opening bout, he faced an opponent from Germany. The winner was determined by a split decision of the judges, with Artem losing by only one point.

Taking part in the World Championship allowed the cadet to demonstrate his skills at the international level and proudly represent Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs (KhNUIA) as a member of the Ukrainian national team.